268 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
268 East 7th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in Manhattan's East Village, built in 1900 and currently owned by Drew Popkin. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, particularly during 2023-2024. Most notably, there were multiple complaints and violations related to construction work and safety compliance, including illegal work without proper permits, debris hazards, and concerns about scaffolding safety during a facade renovation project. The property also faced various environmental control board violations, including a penalty of $6,250 in October 2023 for failure to maintain building conditions.
Recent inspection records show recurring issues with water leaks, as evidenced by a March 2024 complaint that took several months to resolve. Although the building has maintained a zero infestation record in its annual bedbug reports since 2019, there have been sporadic issues with rodent activity, as indicated by a rat sighting in January 2023 and various other inspections showing some rat activity. The property has undergone multiple permit issuances related to construction work between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent permit issued in January 2025 for alteration work. Regular inspections for rodent activity have shown improvement, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing successfully, suggesting some progress in pest management.
Notably, the building's bedbug reporting history shows consistent compliance with annual reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the past four years. The building's violation history reveals a pattern of construction-related issues and safety concerns, particularly during 2022-2023, with several violations being resolved or dismissed. While recent inspections and rodent control measures show some improvement, the property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water leaks and construction safety compliance. The multiple permit issuances between 2023 and 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement work being carried out at the property, though some of this work has been associated with previous violations and safety concerns.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1900 |
| Total area | 9106 sq ft |
| Floors | 3 |
| Tax Abatements | None |
| Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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